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Anatomy
Cranial Structures
Venous Sinuses
dural sinuses
Dural sinuses are large channels located between the layers of the
dura mater
, which is the outermost membrane covering the
brain
and
spinal cord
. These sinuses collect and drain blood from the
brain
and surrounding tissues, returning it to the
venous system
. The main dural sinuses include the
superior sagittal sinus
,
transverse sinus
, and
sigmoid sinus
. They play a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow and pressure within the
central nervous system
. Dysfunction or blockage of these sinuses can lead to serious medical conditions, such as
cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
.
Meninges
Cerebral Veins
Cranial Cavity